Liz Truss is a Prime Minister with links to Scotland – having attended West Primary School, in Paisley, when her family moved to Scotland when she was four-years-old.
She studied at Oxford University, where she was President of Oxford University Liberal Democrats, and entered politics after stints working for Shell, Cable & Wireless, and the think tank Reform.
Truss became MP for South West Norfolk in 2010 and prior to taking on the role of Foreign Secretary last year, has been Minister for Women and Equalities since 2019 and served in a variety cabinet positions under Prime Ministers David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson.
Here’s what she’s had to say about Scotland in the past.
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9. On Scotland's future
"We know that we need to take bold action to make sure Scotland retains its place among the world’s elite. The way to do this is by unleashing the potential and talent that already lies waiting here." Photo: Hannibal Hanschke
10. On what Scots think about her
“That’s a question for Scots. Probably some Scots love me, I can tell you that." Photo: WPA Pool